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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 676.13 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 676.13 and 126.13 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 676.13 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/676.13 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 676.13 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 85,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,280.28/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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